Key locations and species

The following is a listing of key locations within this sector that may be the most  productive based on past experience.  Also noted are species that are hard to find within the count circle and are possible within the habitat of this sector. Please don't 1imit censussing to just the areas mentioned, but consider them the most important. Cover as much of the sector as your time and energy allows.  Remember, if your party splits or moves to another section, please begin a new field card. Any constructive comments about this sector would be appreciated (i.e. too big or small, access problem, other key locations). Please note actual areas covered. Also note contacts for entrance onto private property.

SECTOR 6- Camp San Luis / Chorro Reservoir

Check creeks especially around eucalyptus groves. In open fields watch for Mt. Bluebird, Ferruginous Hawk, and Prairie Falcon. Upper canyons can have Wild Turkey, Mt. Quail, and Townsend*s Solitaire. Check rocky areas for Rock Wren.

Camp San Luis walnut orchard and pepper trees - Check for Sapsuckers as all three species have been sighted here.  In the eucalyptus grove next to the orchard look through sparrows and juncos for oddities.

Chorro Reservoir - Check reservoir and small ponds up NE drainage for geese and ducks. In particular look for Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-neck Duck, and Hooded Merganser.  Be alert for Common Snipe, rails and American Bittern.  Check downstream drainage for Yellow-billed Magpie.